Montgomery Gentry Become The Latest Opry Members

Country duo Montgomery Gentry have checked off another career goal, as they were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry during the June 23 show. The invitation had been issued to the duo by Charlie Daniels, who surprised Troy and Eddie during an earlier Opry performance on May 26.

After performing "My Town" and "Something to be Proud Of," the duo received the membership award from Marty Stuart and "Little" Jimmy Dickens. Montgomery was clearly emotional as he recounted the story of his late father, who was also a musician, having told him that you haven't made it until you are a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He went on to raise the Opry trophy, looking up, and said, "we made it."

Montgomery Gentry recently released partnered with Cracker Barrel and the Wounded Warrior Project to release For Our Heroes, available exclusively at Cracker Barrel stores and on the Cracker Barrel website. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project

Watch Montgomery Gentry's surprise invitation by Charlie Daniels.

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